Holiday cards are a great way to strengthen existing business partnerships and encourage new ones. Holiday cards help you stay connected with friends and family too. Whether for business or pleasure, here are some points of etiquette to be considered before this year’s cards go in the mail.

1. Consider the recipient. With so many attractive holiday cards to choose from, what should you look for when selecting the perfect card to send? You first need to consider the recipients. A card that says, “Merry Christmas” may not be appropriate for business as not everyone on your list may celebrate this religious holiday. A “Happy Holidays” or “Season’s Greetings” sentiment may be the better choice so as not to offend anyone.

2. Choose quality cards. The cards you send are an extension of your business and professional image. Very nice looking card designs with matching envelopes on top quality card stock are available at affordable prices. Personalization and custom imprinted verses add a touch of elegance as well. If unsure, work with a vendor who will furnish a sample so that you can confirm the quality before you make your purchase. From a high end unique layered card design embossed and stamped in foil to value cards that are thoughtfully designed and personalized, choose the best option for you and your budget.

3. Personalize. Nothing is more professional or of a higher perceived value than a personalized holiday greeting. Printed in ink or foil, many card designs also allow your company logo to be included as well or feature die cut windows through which your imprinted company name can be seen. You might also want your actual signatures printed as well.

4. Customize your message. Put thought into your sentiment or verse. At cardsdirect.com you have the ability to print whatever you want so make the most of this feature by targeting your message to your recipients.

5. Show off. Holiday cards are generally displayed throughout the holidays. Front imprint cards will easily show off your company name. Even better, Calendar Cards are displayed the whole year long!

Take advantage of this marketing opportunity and send professional best wishes for the holiday season in style. The minimal expense and effort is certain to be rewarded throughout the year ahead.

Recognize these

If you’re in advertising and marketing at Sterling Cooper you absolutely know the importance of staying connected with your clients. These Mad Men, Paul Kinsey (Michael Gladis), Harry Crane (Rich Sommer) and Salvatore Romano (Bryan Batt) use holiday cards as a way to stay in touch and reconnect with valued customers, friends, family and business partners.

Savvy in business, these Mad Men have chosen very special holiday cards to sponsor that were designed exclusively for CardsDirect.com. Their real name is printed on the back of the card along with the charity of their choosing. Proceeds from the sales of their selected design go to the charity of their choice. Take a look at the cards and charities each of these Mad Men actors are sponsoring:

Now you can be a Mad Man or Woman too and build your business or personal relationships by sending one of these Cards for a Cause holiday photo cards to those on your greeting card list this year!

The leaves are falling and although any day is a good day to , is right around the corner. In just a few weeks we will all be celebrating a with friends and family.

than at this time of the year. Say , I’m by remembering your customers, business associates, friends and family with cards!

By now you’ve all heard the story about the 6 year old in Colorado whose parents thought he had taken a joy ride in the family’s experimental helium balloon. No less than the Norad and the US Air Force were strategizing ways to bring him down safely. Turns out he was hiding from his parents at home and not even in the balloon, thank goodness. Sure made for some interesting live news though!

Anyway, it brought these uplifting images to mind! Don’t wait until its too late to let someone know you care. Opportunities like these can float away unexpectedly! Rise to the occasion by sending one of these:

If you’re planning an uplifting event soon, we have more balloon themed greeting cards you should see!

30 Rock is back on tv this Thursday, October 15, but you don’t have to wait to see your favorite characters! Yes, Liz Kenneth, Pete, Toofer, Frank and Cerie are appearing on CardsDirect.com right now!

Come check out these 30 Rock ’in celebrities participating in the CardsDirect Cards for a Cause campaign. Yes, Liz Lemon aka Tina Fey has selected a CardsDirect exclusive photo card design to support. Her signature appears on the back of the card along with the charity she has selected, Autism Speaks. Proceeds from the sale of these celebrity selected card designs will benefit the charity of their choice.

And Liz/Tina isn’t the only 30 Rock celebrity to jump on board. Take a look at the cards the rest of the cast has chosen and the charities that will benefit:

Hopefully your business isn’t quite as wild as this behind the scenes office of a variety television show but I’m sure you have your moments! Reward those customers, business associates, friends and family who have stuck with you this year by remembering them with a celebrity signed holiday card that also benefits charitable organizations. I want to go to there!